11:00 p.m. Received following radiogram from U.S.S. NEW HAMPSHIRE, - “Lubricating systems of both engines are failing. Maximum speed is 12 knots which may have to be reduced at any time. Position at 9:00 p.m. was 44-05’ N. Long. 23°-12’ W., steering for west and San Miguel. Request destroyer escort.”

28 SeptemberU.S.S. STRIBLING sailed at daybreak to escort U.S.S. NEW HAMPSHIRE to this port.